Thermal burn

[3] Scalding is a type of thermal burn caused by boiling water and steam, commonly suffered by children.

[citation needed] In some regions, such as the western United States, wildfires are responsible for an increase in burn injuries.

Wildfires can suddenly shift due to changing wind directions, making it harder for firefighters and eyewitnesses to avoid getting burned.

Sources of burns from solid objects include ashes and coal, irons, soldering equipment, frying pans and pots, oven containers, light bulbs, and exhaust pipes.

Stoves, ovens, space-heaters, and candles must not be left unattended, and flammable objects must be kept at least 30 cm away from open flames.

[15] To prevent children from getting burned, water temperature must not be set too high when taking baths or washing hands, nonflammable sleepwear should be worn, back burners should be used when cooking something on the stove, and hot foods, drinks, and irons should be kept away from the edge of counter and table.

Care should be taken when taking hot foods out of microwave ovens, and covers should be opened gently to reduce the risk of steam burns.

Survival rates have increased steadily over the last half century due to advances in treatment and better burn centers.

Three risk factors—patient age above 60, burns covering more than 40% of the body, and inhalation injury—greatly reduce the odds of survival, which decline to 97% with any one of these complications, to 67% with any two, and to only 10% in cases with all three.

[23] Burns are the only mode of unintentional injury which more girls suffer from than boys worldwide, including by fire.